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12 Hearty Soup and Stew Recipes for Chilly Evenings

These family meals will fill up little bellies and make delish leftovers

Jackie Freeman
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No need to fret over your family's dinner, these 12 recipes will give you plenty of options to choose from. Photo: iStock

Cozy soup and stew recipes for colder weather

Days are getting shorter and nights are getting cooler. It’s a great time to warm up with hearty soups and stews. Easy to make with common pantry ingredients, these one-pot meals are a hit with the whole family. Plus, they make great lunch leftovers the next day. No need to fret over your family’s dinner tonight, the 12 recipes I’ve curated below will give you plenty of options to choose from. 

Up first: Potato soup

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Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago, and updated most recently on Oct. 10, 2025, by ParentMap’s managing editor, Allison Sutcliffe, who verified the recipe information in the article.

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